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The Chandrabhaga beach in Odisha, situated close to the Konark Sun Temple, doubles up as a pilgrim centre to commemorate the sun god, who is said to have cured Sri Krishna's son Shambhu from leprosy. This is celebrated with a lively, colourful seven-day fair, and devotees come from around the world to take a dip in the holy waters.

Kovalam beach, one of the finest tourist destinations of Kerala, becomes the busiest tourist spot in the state during September and May, the best season to visit the destination. Foreign tourists, especially Europeans are much attracted to this well-known beach.

Houseboats, the refurbished forms of old country boats called kettuvallams, have now become a symbol of Keralas rich cultural variety. These boats have a length of about 67 feet and a width of around 13 feet in the middle.